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As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Despite warnings from AI leaders about existential risks, the US and China reject calls to slow AI development, focusing instead on strategic rivalry and national security. Limited cooperation measures like dialogue and threat notification are proposed, but deep mistrust and competitive concerns hinder meaningful coordination on AI safety.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 11 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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US-China rivalry blocks meaningful AI safety cooperation and raises the stakes for founders building on frontier AI technology. You must prepare for a fractured regulatory environment where your access to markets or tech could be politically restricted at short notice.
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11 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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